Landforms of British Columbia

Near record-breaking new listings in the Fraser Valley not enough to match insatiable buyer demand

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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The previous record high for sales in May for the Fraser Valley region was 2,911 in 2016.

Key Points: 
  • The previous record high for sales in May for the Fraser Valley region was 2,911 in 2016.
  • In the last three months, buyers have 40 per cent more inventory to look at in the Fraser Valley and its allowed them to take back a little control.
  • Across Fraser Valley, in May, the average number of days to sell a single-family detached home was 14 and a townhome was 12 days.
  • The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board is an association of 3,966 real estate professionals who live and work in the BC communities of Abbotsford, Langley, Mission, North Delta, Surrey, and White Rock.

Tofino Resort + Marina gives back to community through annual fishing tournaments: Race for the Blue and Fish for the Future

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
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Tofino Resort + Marina teamed up with the region\xe2\x80\x99s community foundation, the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust, to ensure the cans were received by those in need.

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  • Tofino Resort + Marina teamed up with the region\xe2\x80\x99s community foundation, the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust, to ensure the cans were received by those in need.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cTofino Resort + Marina has proven to be a dedicated partner by using their strengths to support the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe tuna distribution is not Tofino Resort + Marina\xe2\x80\x99s only collaboration with the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust.
  • In 2019, the resort took Fish for the Future - its annual catch-and-release, family-focused fishing event - and turned it into the Fish for the Future Fund , a donor-advised endowment fund at Clayoquot Biosphere Trust aimed at safeguarding wild salmon in Clayoquot Sound.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cWe are passionate with a purpose - as we learn and grow as a business our impact on the community remains top of mind.

March shatters monthly sales and new listings records in the Fraser Valley

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Geography of British Columbia, Fraser River, Fraser Valley, Surrey, British Columbia, Landforms of British Columbia, Geography of Canada

SURREY, British Columbia, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fraser Valley real estate hit two historical highs in March, setting records for both sales and new listings processed in one month since the Fraser Valley Real Estate Boards (FVREB) inception in 1921.

Key Points: 
  • SURREY, British Columbia, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fraser Valley real estate hit two historical highs in March, setting records for both sales and new listings processed in one month since the Fraser Valley Real Estate Boards (FVREB) inception in 1921.
  • Larry Anderson, President of the Board, said of this months statistics, This market is uncharted territory for Fraser Valley real estate.
  • Across Fraser Valley, in March, the average number of days to sell a single-family detached home was 15 and a townhome was 14 days.
  • The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board is an association of 3,910 real estate professionals who live and work in the BC communities of North Delta, Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Abbotsford, and Mission.

Fraser Valley REALTORS® donate $25,000 to local food banks

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Geography of British Columbia, Surrey, British Columbia, Food bank, Fraser Valley, Geography of Canada, Landforms of British Columbia

SURREY, British Columbia, March 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On behalf of Fraser Valleys 3,840 REALTORS, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) has donated a total of $25,000 to six food banks in its region.

Key Points: 
  • SURREY, British Columbia, March 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On behalf of Fraser Valleys 3,840 REALTORS, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) has donated a total of $25,000 to six food banks in its region.
  • Our local food banks have worked tirelessly under really challenging circumstances to ensure their clients could still, safely receive food for their families.
  • This is the ninth year Fraser Valley Realtors have donated to local food banks.
  • $14,450 will go to the Surrey Food Bank; $5,400 to the Langley Food Bank; $1,200 to Sources - White Rock / South Surrey Food Bank; $650 to the North Delta Chapter of the Surrey Food Bank; $2,750 to the Abbotsford Food Bank; and $550 to St. Josephs Food Bank in Mission.

Cavu Mining Corp. Provides Overview on the Kitimat Copper-Gold Project

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
North Coast of British Columbia, Geography of British Columbia, Kitimat, Cavu, Cavu, Geography of Canada, Landforms of British Columbia

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 23, 2021) - CAVU Mining Corp. (CSE: CAVU) ("CAVU" or the "Company") is pleased to announce an overview on its Kitimat Copper-Gold Project ("Kitimat Project").

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 23, 2021) - CAVU Mining Corp. (CSE: CAVU) ("CAVU" or the "Company") is pleased to announce an overview on its Kitimat Copper-Gold Project ("Kitimat Project").
  • On December 7, 2020, CAVU entered into an option agreement with Pacific Empire Minerals Corp. (TSXV:PEMC) to earn up to a 100% interest in the 3,070-hectare, Kitimat Project located roughly 20km northwest of the port town of Kitimat, British Columbia.
  • Dr. Jaap Verbaas, CEO comments: "The Kitimat Property is an excellent asset for CAVU Mining corp. and its technical team.
  • CAVU Mining Corp. is currently focused on the exploration of its Kitimat Property in British Columbia.

GCT Investment Advances Capability at Vanterm Terminal with Two Modern Ship-to-Shore Cranes in the Burrard Inlet

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Friday, November 27, 2020
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Vancouver, B.C., Nov. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On November 27, 2020, GCT Global Container Terminals Inc. accepted the delivery of two modern 14,000 TEU capable ship-to-shore cranes at GCT Vanterm in Burrard Inlet in the Vancouver Harbour.

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, B.C., Nov. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On November 27, 2020, GCT Global Container Terminals Inc. accepted the delivery of two modern 14,000 TEU capable ship-to-shore cranes at GCT Vanterm in Burrard Inlet in the Vancouver Harbour.
  • After travelling roughly 9,200 km or 5,000 nautical miles from Shanghai, the two cranes passed safely under the Lions Gate Bridge earlier this week and arrived at GCT Vanterm.
  • This advancement is part of GCTs previously announced $160-million-dollar private sector investment to modernize and densify operations at GCT Vanterm.
  • On the West Coast, GCT Canada operates two gateway terminals: GCT Vanterm and GCT Deltaport in Vancouver and Delta, BC.

Sales volumes remain exceptional in the Fraser Valley

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Geography of British Columbia, Fraser River, Fraser Valley, Surrey, British Columbia, Landforms of British Columbia, Geography of Canada

SURREY, British Columbia, Nov. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ongoing demand for Fraser Valley real estate saw overall sales reach the highest point for the month of October in the Boards history.

Key Points: 
  • SURREY, British Columbia, Nov. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ongoing demand for Fraser Valley real estate saw overall sales reach the highest point for the month of October in the Boards history.
  • This is the fourth consecutive month of record-breaking or near-record activity for sales and new listings in the region.
  • The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 2,370 sales of all property types on its Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in October, an increase of 48.9 per cent compared to the 1,592 sales in October of last year, and an 6.2 per cent increase month-over-month compared to the 2,231 sales in September.
  • For the Fraser Valley region, the average number of days to sell an apartment in October was 36 days, and 27 days for townhomes.

Former Matsqui-Sumas-Abbotsford Hospital Lands Returned to Matsqui First Nation

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
Geography of British Columbia, Landforms of British Columbia, District of Matsqui, Lower Mainland, Matsqui First Nation, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Sumas Mountain, Abbotsford, Fraser River, Matsqui people, Sumas, British Columbia

S'OLH TEMEXW and ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, Oct. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matsqui First Nation (Matsqui) announced today that the former Matsqui-Sumas-Abbotsford Hospital lands located at 2179 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, B.C.

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  • S'OLH TEMEXW and ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, Oct. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matsqui First Nation (Matsqui) announced today that the former Matsqui-Sumas-Abbotsford Hospital lands located at 2179 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, B.C.
  • (the Lands) were returned to Matsqui on October 22, 2020.
  • Matsquis core traditional territory extends along the Fraser River from Crescent Island to Sumas Mountain, and southward beyond the Canada-United States border.
  • Currently, Matsqui intends on developing a mixed-use project on the Lands that will include rental housing, commercial, and institutional uses, though Matsqui remain open to discussions with Fraser Health Authority to locate a future healthcare facility on the Lands.

The Government of Canada and the Haida Nation announce Voluntary Protection Zone trial on west coast of Haida Gwaii

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Friday, September 4, 2020
Geography of British Columbia, Landforms of British Columbia, Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Haida Gwaii, Council of the Haida Nation, Haida, Gwaii Haanas National Marine Conservation Area Reserve and Haida Heritage Site, Hlk'yah G̱awG̱a

The Voluntary Protection Zone is part of the Proactive Vessel Management initiative under Canada's Oceans Protection Plan.

Key Points: 
  • The Voluntary Protection Zone is part of the Proactive Vessel Management initiative under Canada's Oceans Protection Plan.
  • The trial is the result of a partnership between the Government of Canada and the Haida Nation, and in significant collaboration with Canadian and US shipping industry associations.
  • This Voluntary Protection Zone for shipping trial is an innovative, industry-supported initiative that will help safeguard the ecologically important area around Haida Gwaii.
  • This Voluntary Protection Zone supports realization of commitments made by Canada and the Council of Haida Nation in the Gwaii Haanas Gina 'Waadluxan KilGuhlGa Land-Sea-People Management Plan.

Ascent360 To Enable Smart Segmentation At Grouse Mountain

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
North Vancouver, Mountains of British Columbia, Grouse Mountain, Grouse, Vancouver, Landforms of British Columbia, Geography of British Columbia, BRITISH COLUMBIA

Grouse Mountain is a four season resort located 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Grouse Mountain is a four season resort located 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada.
  • However, Grouse Mountain was managing most of the information from each disconnected system using manual methods, taking valuable time and making meaningful customer insights nearly impossible.
  • "The Ascent360 CDP creates a single source of truth, which will enable Grouse Mountain to both communicate in an authentic way with each guest and deliver content at scale," says Buelter.
  • Grouse Mountain is the number one visitor attraction in the Lower Mainland, with 1.3 million annual visitors.